Re: [Elecraft] looking for a paddle to replace touch unit

2009-06-07 Thread KM5Q
Duane, I like no moving parts. I have a CW Touch Tapper from: http://www.cwtouchkeyer.com/ Never had anything but perfect performance with my K3 running 100 watts. Windy KM5Q dw wrote: Hi All, My home brewed touch paddle doesn't get along with the k2 at higher output powers.

[Elecraft] looking for a paddle to replace touch unit

2009-06-06 Thread dw
Hi All, My home brewed touch paddle doesn't get along with the k2 at higher output powers. I'm going to try some filter caps, but I think it will still probably not work. Any suggestions on a really light touch paddle? The K8RA paddle looks like a precision design with a good heavy base weight.

Re: [Elecraft] looking for a paddle to replace touch unit

2009-06-06 Thread Don Wilhelm
Duane, It sounds like you have some RF-in-the-shack that is getting into the sensitive detectors of your touch paddle. You asked for the best precision for the money, and the one I know that meets that criteria is the Black Widow Paddle kit has a good feel and nice adjustment range - the

Re: [Elecraft] looking for a paddle to replace touch unit

2009-06-06 Thread list1
Hi Duane, If you really want to build a touch paddle I made one similar to the commercial ones here. I haven't had any problems using it with the K2 at 100 Watts. http://www.pituch.net/Steve%27s%20Page/Radio/SW40+/SW40+.html Steve, W2MY

Re: [Elecraft] looking for a paddle to replace touch unit

2009-06-06 Thread Vic K2VCO
dw wrote: Hi All, My home brewed touch paddle doesn't get along with the k2 at higher output powers. I'm going to try some filter caps, but I think it will still probably not work. Any suggestions on a really light touch paddle? One of the best I've tried is the N3ZN